Registered Nurse Emergency Department Case Manager RN
Trinity Health · Connecticut
The median nurse case manager pay in the Hartford area is $48.66 per hour ($101,210 a year), with the typical range running from $40.88 to $50.62. That ranks 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 66th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hartford.
The metro median is in line with the Connecticut statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,850 registered nurses employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 23.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.45 | $77,900 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.88 | $85,030 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.66 | $101,210 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.62 | $105,290 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.79 | $124,360 | 33% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,526 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,838 |
Travel nurse case manager assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Trinity Health · Connecticut
Trinity Health · Connecticut
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Trinity Health · Connecticut
Trinity Health · Connecticut
Amedisys · Shelton, CT
Amedisys · Shelton, CT
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center Hartford, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center Hartford, CT | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain, CT | 8 mi | $48.84/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 15 mi | $48.84/hr | 62,195 |
| Meriden, CT | 17 mi | $48.84/hr | 60,849 |
| Waterbury, CT | 23 mi | $48.23/hr | 115,908 |
| Springfield, MA | 25 mi | $43.74/hr | 154,888 |
| Chicopee, MA | 29 mi | $43.74/hr | 55,381 |
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Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement.
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Nurse Case Managers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $48.66 per hour, about $101,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.88 and $50.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 66th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 59th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, led by Hartford Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Hartford is $138 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,526 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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